Your Directors are presenting the 32nd Annual Report of your Company and the Audited FinancialStatements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
( Rs. In Lakhs)
Particulars
2023-24
2022-23
Revenue from Operations
66.70
93.72
Other Income
19.94
3.74
Profit/loss before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional items and TaxExpense
(36.57)
(35.12)
Less: Depreciation/ Amortisation/ Impairment, Finance Costs
75.47
67.92
Profit /loss before Exceptional items and Tax Expense
(112.04)
(103.04)
Add/(less): Exceptional items
0.00
Profit /loss before Tax Expense
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred)
Profit /loss for the year
During the year under review (2023-24) the company has earned Revenue from Operations of Rs.66.70 Lakhs as against Rs. 93.72 Lakhs in previous year. Further Company has incurred net loss of Rs.112.04 Lakhs as against loss of Rs. 103.04 Lakhs in previous year.
Present Board of Directors has good reputation as well as experience in maritime infrastructure. Theirendeavor to enter into maritime infrastructure industry will help the company to procure as well asexecute good scales of order thereby increasing financials of the company. However, in view of the noorders in maritime infrastructure sales are not satisfactory.
So far as aquaculture business is concerned Company has revamped 12 Numbers of ponds, deepenwater channel, purchased a 250kva electricity connection, built pond gates, done new cabling andelectric panels, labour rooms and purchased capital equipment like aerators, and pumps. Howeverpresently we are facing problem of virus infection thereby the we are going slowly with theproduction of aquaculture which led to lower turnover.
There have been no material changes and commitments, which affect the financial position of thecompany which have occurred during the year and between the end of the financial year to which thefinancial statements relate and the date of this Report.
There have been no changes in the Capital structure of the Company which have occurred during theyear and between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date ofthis Report
During the year under review company was not required to transfer any amount as well as anyshares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
In view of the losses the Board of Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year.
In view of the losses, your Board of Directors has decided not to transfer any amount to the Reservesfor the year under review.
During the year under review there has been no change in nature of business.
The Company has not advanced any loans or provided guarantees or made investments during theyear under review.
The Company has not accepted any deposit from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, or under ChapterV of the Act.
The Equity Shares of the company are presently listed on BSE Limited. Listing fee for the year 2023-24has been paid.
Mr. Kishor Deomal Gambani DIN - 00208295 resigned as a Director of the company w.e.f. 02-09-2023on account of personal reason and other professional commitments. Board hereby confirm that thereis no other material reason for his resignation other than his personal reason and other professionalcommitments.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 161 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Mrs. Aarati SachinKhare (DIN: 06916222) was appointed as additional director 12-02-2024 in Independent Category.Board as well as Nomination and remuneration committee at its meeting held on 12-02-2024 had
recommended appointment of Mrs. Aarati Sachin Khare (DIN: 06916222) as an Independent Directorof the company. You are requested to appoint her as a Director - Independent of the company.
Further Mrs. Kritika Agarwal Company Secretary and Compliance Officer resigned w.e.f. 20-04-2024and Board appointed Mr. Piyush Kale in her place as Company Secretary and Compliance Officerw.e.f. 22-06-2024
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with related partiesreferred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm's lengthtransactions under third proviso thereto are disclosed in Form No.AOC-2 as Annexure I.
The Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of Independence andhave complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act as laiddown under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. Further theyalso had confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may bereasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with anobjective independent judgment and without any external influence and that they are independent ofthe management.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed policyfor selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration in pursuantto Section 178 of Companies act 2013 and Regulation 19 SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations 2015. The remuneration given is as per the remuneration policy framed.
i. Persons of eminence, standing and knowledge with significant achievements in business,professions and/or public service;
ii. Their technical, financial, HR, Legal, or business literacy/skills i.e. knowledge aboutAquaculture and Shipyard business;
iii. Their administrative experience;
iv. Other appropriate qualification/experience to meet the objectives of the Company;
v. As per the applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013, Rules made thereunder and as perprovisions of SEBI( LODR) Regulations.2015 .
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall have discretion to consider and fix any othercriteria or norms for selection of the most suitable candidate/s.
a. Directors are to demonstrate integrity, credibility, trustworthiness, ability to handle conflictconstructively and the willingness to address issues proactively;
b. Actively update their knowledge and skills with the latest developments in the infrastructureindustry, market conditions and applicable legal provisions;
c. Willingness to devote sufficient time and attention to the Company's business and dischargetheir responsibilities.
d. To assist in bringing independent judgment to bear on the Board's deliberations especially onissues of strategy, performance, risk management, resources, key appointments andstandards of conduct;
e. Ability to develop a good working relationship with other Board members and contribute tothe Board's working relationship with the senior management of the Company;
f. To act within their authority, assist in protecting the legitimate interests of the Company, itsshareholders and employees;
g. Independent Directors to meet the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theRules made there under and as per provisions of SEBI(LODR) Regulations 2015 as amendedfrom time to time.
The director's independence for the independent director will be determined by the Board on anannual basis upon the declaration made by such Director as per the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rules thereon and as per provisions of SEBI(LODR) Regulations.2015
If a director nominee is considered for appointment to the Board between Annual General Meetings, adetermination of independence, upon the recommendation of the Committee, shall be made by theBoard prior to such appointment.
All determinations of independence shall be made on a case-by-case basis for each director afterconsideration of all the relevant facts and circumstances and the standards set forth herein. The Boardreserves the right to determine that any director is not independent even if he or she satisfies thecriteria set forth by the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules thereon and as perprovisions of SEBI(LODR) Regulations.2015
Each director has an affirmative obligation to inform the Board of any change in circumstances thatmay put his or her independence at issue.
i. To possess the required qualifications, experience, skills & expertise to effectively dischargetheir duties and responsibilities;
ii. To practice and encourage professionalism and transparent working environment;
iii. To build teams and carry the team members along for achieving the goals/objectives andcorporate mission;
iv. To adhere strictly to code of conduct
The Term of the Directors including Managing / Whole time Director / Independent Director shall begoverned as per the provisions of the Act and Rules made thereunder and the Listing Regulations, asamended from time to time. Whereas the term of the KMP (other than the Managing / WholetimeDirector) and Senior Management shall be governed by the prevailing HR policies of the Company.
The Committee shall carry out evaluation of performance of every Director. The Committee shallidentify evaluation criteria which will evaluate Directors based on knowledge to perform the role,time and level of participation, performance of duties, level of oversight, professional conduct andindependence. The appointment / re-appointment /continuation of Directors on the Board shall besubject to the outcome of the yearly evaluation process.
Due to reasons for any disqualification mentioned in the Act or under any other applicable Act, Rulesand Regulations thereunder and /or for any disciplinary reasons and subject to such applicable Acts,Rules and Regulations and the Company's prevailing HR policies, the Committee may recommend tothe Board with reasons recorded in writing, removal of a Director, KMP or Senior Management.
The remuneration / compensation / commission, etc., as the case may be, to the Managing /Wholetime Director will be governed by the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 andapplicable Rules and Regulations and will be determined by the Committee and recommended to theBoard for approval. The remuneration / compensation / commission, etc., as the case may be, shall besubject to the prior / post approval of the shareholders of the Company and Central Government,wherever required. Further, the Chairman & Managing Director of the Company is authorized todecide the remuneration of KMP (other than Managing / Wholetime Director) and SeniorManagement based on the standard market practice and prevailing HR policies of the Company.
The remuneration / compensation / commission, etc., as the case may be, to the Managing /Wholetime Director will be governed by the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 andapplicable Rules and Regulations and will be determined by the Committee and recommended to theBoard for approval.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out an annualevaluation of its own performance, also performance of the Directors individually as well as theevaluation of the working of its Committees.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has defined the evaluation criteria, procedure andtime schedule for the Performance Evaluation process for the Board, its Committees and individualDirectors, including the Chairman of the Company.
For evaluating the Board as a whole, views were sought from the Directors on various aspects of theBoard's functioning such as degree of fulfillment of key responsibilities, Board Structure andcomposition, establishment, delineation of responsibilities to various committees, effectiveness ofBoard processes, information and functioning, Board culture and dynamics, quality of relationshipbetween the Board and the management.
Similarly, views from the Directors were also sought on performance of individual Directors coveringvarious aspects such as attendance and contribution at the Board/Committee Meetings andguidance/support to the management outside Board/Committee Meetings. In addition, the Chairmanwas also evaluated on key aspects of his role, including setting the strategic agenda of the Board,encouraging active engagement by all Board members and promoting effective relationships andopen communication, communicating effectively with all stakeholders and motivating and providingguidance to the Executive Director.
Areas on which the Committees of the Board were assessed included degree of fulfillment of keyresponsibilities, adequacy of Committee composition, effectiveness of meetings, Committee dynamicsand quality of relationship of the Committee with the Board and the Management.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. Theperformance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors was carried out by theIndependent Directors who also reviewed the performance of the Board as a whole. The Nomination& Remuneration Committee also reviewed the performance of the Board, its Committees and ofindividual Directors.
The Chairman of the Board provided feedback to the Directors, as appropriate. Significant highlights,learning with respect to the evaluation, were discussed at the Board Meeting.
i. Observations of board evaluation carried out for the year:
While evaluating the performances of the Board, also performance of the Directors individually aswell as the evaluation of the working of its Committees, the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee is of the opinion that the Directors, Committees as well as the board themselves has beenperforming their duties well for the best in interest of the Company. There is no observation to bementioned during the year.
ii. Previous year's observations and actions taken: NIL
iii. Proposed actions based on current year observations: NIL
Name ofthe
Director
Category
Skills, Expertise, Competence of the Director
Technic
al
Financi
Administrati
ve
/ HR
Lega
l
Aquacultu
re
Shipyar
d
Ashok
Bhalchand
ra
Patil
Chairman,
Promoter,
Non
Executive
?
Jayshree
Mrs. Aarati
Sachin
Khare
Independe
nt
KishorDeomalGambani(Resignedw.e.f. 02¬09-2023)
Pradeep
Vinayak
Kadekar
During the year under the review 6 meetings of the board were held on 29-05-2023, 14-08-2023, 02-09¬2023, 09-11-2023, 12-02-2024 and 14-02-2024. The maximum time gap between any two BoardMeetings was not more than 120 days as required under Regulation 17 of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013and Secretarial Standard on Meetings of the Board of Directors.
The notice of Board meeting is given well in advance to all the Directors of the Company. The agendaof the Board / Committee meetings is circulated clear 7 days prior to the date of the meeting. Theagenda for the Board and Committee meetings includes detailed notes on the items to be discussed atthe meeting to enable the Directors to take an informed decision. Details of Board Meetings attendedby the Directors are as below
Name of the Director
Designation
Number of Meetings
Held
Attended
Mr. Ashok Bhalchandra Patil
Chairman
6
Mrs. Jayshree Ashok Patil
Managing Director
Mr. Kishor Deomal Gambani( Resigned w.e.f. 02-09-2023)
3
Mr. Pradeep Vinayak Kadekar
Independent Director
Mrs. Aarati Sachin Khare(Appointed w.e.f. 12-02-2024)
1
In accordance with Section 134(3)(a) and as provided under sub-section (3) of Section 92 of theCompanies Act, 2013 an extract of the annual return in prescribed form MGT - 9 has also been postedon the website of the company i.e. www.datiware.com.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report is attached to the Directors Report as Annexure II.
As per Regulation 15(2) of the Listing regulations, the compliance with the corporate governanceprovisions does not apply to the Company.
M/s P S Shingte & Co, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 114679W) StatutoryAuditors of the Company have resigned vide their letter dated May 14, 2024 as the Statutory Auditorsof the Company. M/s P S Shingte & Co, Chartered Accountants have specifically mentioned thatpreoccupation with other assignments is sole reason for their resignation and there is no othermaterial reason.
Board at its meeting held on July 30, 2024 appointed M/s. Palsule and Associates, CharteredAccountants, (Firm Registration No. 131397W as Statutory Auditor of the company for the financialyear 2024-2025 to fill up the casual vacancy caused due to resignation of P. S. Shingte and CompanyChartered Accountants, FRN 114679W. The said appointment is subject to approval of shareholdersin the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Board has further proposed to appoint them for the period of 5 years.
Company has received consent from M/s. Palsule and Associates, Chartered Accountants, (FirmRegistration No. 131397W) to act as Statutory Auditor of the company alongwith certificate statingthat they are eligible for this appointment pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed Shrenik Nagaonkar & Associates,Company Secretaries, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Auditreport for the year 2023-24 forms part of the Directors Report as Annexure- III.
With respect to Statutory Auditors remark about nonpayment of undisputed Custom Duty of Rs.28.87 Lakhs and Excise Duty of Rs. 11.57 Lakhs Directors wish to inform you that the said amount isinterest payable on Custom Duty and Excise Duty. We have already paid the principal amount of thetax however we are negotiating for interest amount hence these dues are still payable. Once thesettlement is done dues will be paid shortly.
With respect to Statutory Auditors remark about Cash Losses, directors want to convey that adversebusiness situations have led to these business losses. However, the same will be recovered in comingyears and it won't affect going concern status of the company
With reference to Secretarial Auditors remark on delay in appointment of Independent DirectorBoard of Directors state that Board took efforts to search for Independent Directors howeverconsidering the financial position of the company it was difficult to attract candidate for the positionof Independent Directorship hence there was delay in filling up the position of independent Director
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies act 2013 read with Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, the board on recommendation of the Audit committee, appointed Shailesh Shringi andCompany, Chartered Accountant as the Internal Auditor of the Company. The Management regularlyreviews the findings of the Internal Auditor and effective steps to implement anysuggestions/observations of the Internal Auditors are taken and monitored regularly. In addition, theAudit Committee of the Board regularly addresses significant issues raise d by the Internal Auditor.
The Board of Directors has laid down Internal Financial Controls within the meaning of theexplanation to Section 134(5) (e) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company has an internal financialcontrol system commensurate with the size and scale of its operations and the same has beenoperating effectively.
The Company is not required to spend any amount for CSR activities at present.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of theirknowledge and ability, confirm that:
1. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had beenfollowed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
2. the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of thestate of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of theCompany for that period;
3. the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
4. the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
5. the Directors, further state that they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed bythe Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively;
6. the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
26. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information as required under Section 134(3)(m) of The Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3)of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 with respect to conservation of energy, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo is given below:
A. Conservation of energy:
(i) the steps taken or impact on conservation of energy; N.A
(ii) the steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy; N.A
(iii) the capital investment on energy conservation equipment; N.A
B. Technology absorption:
The Company's operations do not require significant absorption of technology.
C. Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo:
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
In ' In USD In ' In USD
Foreign Exchange Earnings Nil Nil Nil Nil
Foreign Exchange Outgo Nil Nil Nil Nil
27. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
As on March 31, 2024 the Audit committee comprises Mrs. Aarati Sachin Khare, IndependentDirectgor, Mr. Pradeep Kadekar (Independent Director) and Mrs. Jayashree Ashok Patil (ManagingDirector). Mr. Kritika Agarwal Company Secretary was secretary to committee. Now post resignationof Mrs. Kritika Agarwal, Mr. Piyush Kale Company Secretary and Compliance Officer is secretary tocommittee. All members of the Audit Committee possess accounting and financial managementknowledge.
The committee has been carrying out its responsibility in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
The committee had met 5 (Five) times on 29-05-2023, 14-08-2023, 02-09-2023, 09-11-2023 and 14-02¬2024 during the year.
Board has accepted all the recommendations of Audit Committee. Details of attendance of committeemeetings are as below.
Mrs. Aarati Sachin Khare(Appointed w.e.f. February 12, 2024)
Kishor Deomal Gambani(Resigned w.e.f. September 02, 2023)
Jayshree Ashok Patil
Member
5
Pradeep Kadekar
As on March 31, 2024 the Nomination and Remuneration committee comprises Mrs. Aarati SachinKhare, Independent Director, Mr. Pradeep Kadekar (Independent Director) and Mr. Ashok Patil(Director). Ms. Kritika Agarwal, Company Secretary was secretary to committee. Now postresignation of Mrs. Kritika Agarwal, Mr. Piyush Kale Company Secretary and Compliance Officer issecretary to committee
The Committee functions in accordance with the terms and reference of the policy. The committeehad met 2 (two) times on 02-09-2023 and 12-02-2024 during the year.
Details of attendance of committee meetings are as below.
0
Pradeep Kadekar(Appointed w.e.f. 23-07-2022)
2
Mr. Ashok Patil
As on March 31, 2024 the Stakeholder's Relationship committee comprises Mr. Pradeep Kadekar(Independent Director), Mrs. Aarati Sachin Khare, Independent Directgor Mrs. Jayashree Patil(Managing Director) and Mr. Ashok Patil (Director). Ms. Kritika Agarwal Company Secretary of thecompany was secretary to committee. Now post resignation of Mrs. Kritika Agarwal, Mr. Piyush KaleCompany Secretary and Compliance Officer is secretary to committee
This Committee has been formed to comply with the norms of the SEBI (Listing Obligation andDisclosure Requirement) Regulations 2015. The Committee has been carrying out its functions verysmoothly and to enable the same had met 4 times on 29-05-2023, 14-08-2023, 09-11-2023 and 14-02¬2024 during the year.
Mr. Kishor Deomal Gambani(Resigned w.e.f. September 02, 2023)
Mr. Pradeep Kadekar
4
Mrs. Jayashree Patil
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy establishing vigil mechanism the Directors andemployees to report their genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud orviolation of the company's code of conduct; providing adequate safeguards against victimization;providing direct access to the higher levels of supervisors and/or to the Chairman of the AuditCommittee, in appropriate or exceptional cases., to provide a formal mechanism to the Directors andemployees to report their concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation ofthe Company's Code of Conduct or ethics policy.
The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of employees who avail of themechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. It is affirmedthat no personnel of the Company have been denied access to the Audit Committee. The policy ofvigil mechanism is available on the website of the company i.e. www.datiware.com.
During the year under review no fraud is reported by Statutory Auditors of the company.
Name of
/KMP
Remuneration ofDirectors / KMP for theyear ended 31st March2024 (Rs in lakhs)
Ratio to medianRemuneration
% Increase inremuneration for theyear ended 31stMarch 2024
NIL
NA
Managing
Kishore
Gambani
Independent
director
Nachiket
Chief
Financial
Officer
Aarati
Kritika
Agarwal
Company
Secretary
1.44
1.00
a. No remuneration is paid to any directors.
b. Ms Kritika Agarwal was appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer ofthe Company w.e.f. 06th June 2020. There has been no increase in her remunerationhence percentage increase in remuneration is not applicable.
2. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year2023-2024: NIL
3. The number of permanent employees on the rolls of company: 4
4. Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than themanagerial personnel in the last financial year and its comparison with the percentileincrease in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point out if thereare any exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration: Sincethe company has just started operations there has been no increase in Managerialremuneration. Further there is no increase in remuneration of other employees hencethere are no exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration.
5. The key parameters for any variable component of remuneration availed by thedirectors: No remuneration has been paid to Directors on the basis of variablecomponent.
6. We hereby affirm that the remuneration is as per policy recommended by Nominationand Remuneration committee and adopted by the Company.
2) Details of the top ten employees of the Company in terms of remuneration drawn as requiredpursuant to 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules,2014 :
Sr
N
o.
Name ofemployee
Designat
ion
Remunera
tion
(P.M.)
Nature of
Employ
ment
(contract
ual or
otherwis
e)
Qualifica
Experienc
e(in
years)
Date for
commence
Ag
e
Last
Employe
% ofEquitySharesheld inthe
Compa
ny
Compan
y
12,000
Permane
CS, B.com
21/01/2019
26
MBA
14
07/12/2017
38
0.10%
Jagadish
Khulkhul
Site
Incharge
20000
B. E.
15/04/2023
32
Chandra
kant
Bhoir
Watchm
an
10000
SSC
01/04/2018
56
Note:
1. There are only 4 employees other than Managing Director .
2. Mr. Nachiket Patil the CFO of the Company is the son of Mr Ashok Patil, Director and Mrs.Jayashree Patil, MD of the Company.
32. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY / JOINT VENTURES / ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
The Company does not have Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies.
33. COST AUDIT:
As per Section 148 of the Act, the Company is not required to maintain and have the audit of its costrecords conducted by a Cost Accountant in practice
The Board of the Company has formed a Risk Management Committee in accordance with theprovisions of the Act and Regulation 17(9) of the Listing Regulations. The Committee is responsiblefor reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The audit committee hasadditional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. Policy to manage risk is also placed onthe website of the Company. During the year, risk analysis and assessment was conducted and thedetails of the same are covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report of the Company.
Pursuant to Regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations2015 , the Company has formulated a programme for familiarizing the Independent Directors withthe Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which theCompany operates, business model of the Company etc. through various initiatives. Details of theFamiliarization Programme of the Independent Directors are available on the website of theCompany.
The Company has adopted a policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment atthe Workplace, in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at WorkplacePrevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 and the Rules thereunder which is available on thewebsite of the Company. The Policy aims to provide protection to employees at the work place andprevent and redress complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected or incidental thereto,with the objective of providing a safe working environment, where employees feel secure.
The Company has not received any complaint of sexual harassment during the financial year 2023-24.
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regardingsexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered underthis policy. The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed ofduring the year:
(a) Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the year: NIL
(b) Number of complaints received during the year: NIL
(c) Number of complaints disposed off during the year: NIL
(d) Number of cases pending at the end of the year.: NIL
During the year under review, your Company has complied with all the applicable secretarialstandards. The same has also been confirmed by Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
The Company does not have any equity shares lying in the demat suspense account/unclaimedsuspense account of the Company as on 31 March 2024. Hence disclosures required under Part F ofSchedule V of the Listing Regulations is not applicable
39. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the co-operation extended by all theemployees, Bankers, Financial Institutions, various State and Central Government authorities andstakeholders.
On behalf of the Board of DirectorsJayashree Patil Ashok Patil
Place: Pune Managing Director Director
Date: 14-08-2024 (DIN 02419826) (DIN 00766354)